Earlier this year, Delgado prevailed in a tribal court fight aimed at removing him from office.

An tribal appeals court ruled there were insufficient grounds to remove Delgado.

In other elections; Melinda Danforth will face off with Cathy Metoxen for vice chairperson; and Trish King will face David Jordan in the general election for treasurer.

Saturday’s Business Committee primary was the second in the tribe’s history, and a general election is set for July 12 that includes elections for chairman, vice chair, treasurer, secretary and council members. This summer’s ballot includes vacancies for eight other boards, committees and commissions.

Fifteen candidates emerged from the primary and will run to fill five council seats during the general election.